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Harry Kane confident he will not be weighed down by the pressure of the England captaincy after being handed the armband for Slovenia showdown

Harry Kane is sure the pressure of the England captaincy would never weigh him down, after Gareth Southgate handed him the armband for Thursday's game against Slovenia.

Kane will lead the side out at Wembley for a match that could end with confirmation of a place at next year's World Cup, but England manager Southgate has been reluctant to anoint a permanent successor to the retired Wayne Rooney.

Jordan Henderson, Joe Hart and Gary Cahill have all been handed the responsibility, while Kane took the reigns against Scotland and Spain in June.

Harry Kane will captain England in their World Cup qualifier against Slovenia on Thursday
Harry Kane will captain England in their World Cup qualifier against Slovenia on Thursday
Kane and the rest of the England squad trained at Tottenham's training ground in Enfield
Kane and the rest of the England squad trained at Tottenham's training ground in Enfield

Former England boss Roy Hodgson has suggested leadership might detract from the Tottenham striker's main job - scoring goals and winning matches - but Kane, who netted 13 times in his last eight matches, has no such concerns.